Family Ties The Real Thing: Part 1 (Season 4, Episode 1)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

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Family Ties

The Real Thing: Part 1 (Season 4, Episode 1)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

Alex starts his sophomore year looking for a girlfriend in the freshman directory. He meets Tricia, who seems to be everything he wants. However, after a spat with Tricia's roommate Ellen, Alex finds that despite having nothing in common ...See moreAlex starts his sophomore year looking for a girlfriend in the freshman directory. He meets Tricia, who seems to be everything he wants. However, after a spat with Tricia's roommate Ellen, Alex finds that despite having nothing in common with Ellen, he is developing feelings for her. Written by KGF Vissers See less

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9 cast members

Name	Known for
Meredith Baxter Elyse Keaton (as Meredith Baxter Birney) Elyse Keaton (as Meredith Baxter Birney) See fewer	All the President's Men (1976)
Michael Gross Steven Keaton Steven Keaton See fewer	Family Ties (1982)
Michael J. Fox Alex P. Keaton Alex P. Keaton See fewer	Back to the Future (1985)
Justine Bateman Mallory Keaton Mallory Keaton See fewer	Violet (II) (2021)
Tina Yothers Jennifer Keaton Jennifer Keaton See fewer	Family Ties (1982)
Tracy Pollan Ellen Reed Ellen Reed See fewer	Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999)
Suzanne Snyder Tricia Armstrong Tricia Armstrong See fewer	Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988)
Judson Allen Jack Jack See fewer	Is Anyone Listening (2012)
Bill Baker Party Guest (uncredited) Party Guest (uncredited) See fewer